Month: July 2007

By William M. Dowd...

Little Black DressFour “Little Black Dresses” Four Body Shapes!The Triangle – Shapely hips and/or thighs• Empire Waists help accent a thin ribcage and create the perfect drape on a triangular body shape.• Avoid “pulling” in the hip area by choosing...

Saratoga FundraisersWhat: Old Bags Luncheon – Silent auction of new, gently used, vintage, and designer handbags and moreWhen: August 3, 11amWhere: Gideon Putnam Resort & SpaTicket price: $150Proceeds benefit: National Museum of Dance, SaratogaContact: 212.521.5305What: Saratoga Historical Society Antique Show...

Home parties pop the lid offBy Amy E. TuckerHome parties have taken on a new twist in the last decade. Long gone are the stereotypical images of housewives clustered around Tupperware® containers, gossiping about the drudgery of their existence while...

Nowadays, the end of summer is determined not so much by the leaves on the trees as the clothes on the racks. Don’t believe me? Go to your local retailer. Even as we swelter in the summer heat, the stores...

Sun Sign ForecastFor August 2007By Arlene DeAngelusBest Days for August: 3rd, 4th, 16th, 18th and 31stAries: (March 21 to April 20) Children and loved ones bring joy into your life this month. After the 6th, you search for mind-expanding studies...

Summer swimming How to turn recreation into a workout By Judy TorelOne of the benefits of summer is the opportunity to enjoy the many lakes and pools accessible in the Capital Region. Spending an afternoon sunning and relaxing can also...

Garden GuruBy Kerry A. MendezQ:Are there any perennials for shade that bloom in the fall? My shade gardens look pretty good most of the season, but peter out by September.A:Welcome to the challenge of getting three seasons of bloom from...